Delightful Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling
Delightful Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly combines fluffy vanilla layers with a luscious strawberry filling. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration, this cake will impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors. Its light texture and sweet layers make it an instant favorite that is surprisingly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, mix chopped strawberries with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, layer one cake on a serving plate, spread strawberry filling on top, and place the second layer on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg